Chancellor, OBR and economists Budget sessions announced
The Treasury Select Committee has announced a series of evidence sessions scrutinising the 2026 Budget.
Meeting details
First, the Committee will gather the views of leading economists at 09:45 on Tuesday 3 November. MPs will then question the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) on its economic and fiscal forecasts at 14:15 on Wednesday 4 November.
The following week, the Treasury Committee will question the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon John Healey MP, on his Budget at 14:15 on Wednesday 11 November.
The Committee is likely to examine any significant changes to the Government’s tax and spending plans, and potential implications for public services, government departments and debt.
Since the Budget speech, the Committee has written to the FCA and HMT about potential leaks and welcomed the announcement on cash ISAs.